Some simple bike chain maintenance will save you money and irritation One of the most essential pieces of equipment on a bike is the bike chain. Without a chain your bike is not going anywhere. However a chain is not a set and forget piece of equipment. In fact you will probably need to pay [...]
Don’t just pump your tires up to the max Many newer road cyclists are a little confused about what tire pressure to use when pumping up the tires on their road bikes, so today I’ll look at tire pressures. Because it isn’t quite as simple as pumping your tire up to the recommended maximum pressure. [...]
How much benefit do you get from drafting in cycling? I’ve always wondered about the benefits of drafting in cycling. In other words how much value do you get from riding close behind the cyclist in front of you when you’re riding in a cycling bunch? There is absolutely no doubt at all that drafting [...]
Bonking while cycling is no laughing matter Do you remember that running event in the Olympics years ago when one runner was staggering all over the track from exhaustion? In cycling terms it’s called “bonking”. Cycling is a tough sport if you ride hard, and even recreational cyclists can experience bonking. I know because it’s [...]
Is removing and replacing your rear wheel your most hated cycling task? If you’re anything like me you’ll know the frustration of taking one or both wheels off your bike and replacing them. It can be an awkward, frustrating and greasy experience. Particularly removing the rear wheel of your bike, and putting it back. Doubly [...]
The best cycling apps? Well it all depends. Here’s my favourite cycling app. I was recently asked about the top cycling apps, and gave that person a simple answer that didn’t really satisfy the questioner. Clearly the person who asked me about the top cycling apps wanted to know which were the best ones. My [...]
